What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekdays Wound Care Nurse (FT) position at Plymouth Place Senior Living?
WE'RE SEEKING A SUPERSTAR!
There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™.
There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™.
As a two-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.
We're hiring for a Wound Care Nurse! $1,500 Sign On Bonus!
Dedicated professional! Patient advocate! Delivers quality, safe and compassionate care!
It takes a special professional to serve and lead as a nurse – and Plymouth Place Senior Living has some of the finest among its ranks. Our nurses provide around-the-clock care to residents in our Assisted Living and Memory Care. In collaboration with peer health professionals, our nurses coordinate and deliver person-centered care plans for the benefit of each individual. If you seek to grow and contribute as a nursing professional in a 5-star healthcare environment, look no further.
Plymouth Place offers: PERKS!
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance is offered after the 30th day of employment; 403 B is offered day 1!
- Scholarship Program - Employees who are employed with Plymouth Place for six months are eligible to apply to our Scholarship Program to further their education and career. Full-time employees are eligible for up to $2500 and Part-time employees are eligible for up to $1000.
- An excellent work environment that includes a low patient to staff ratio.
- Teamwork, and a constant display of appreciation because we know how hard you work.
- Training and opportunity for advancement and career growth.
JOB SUMMARY:
Practices principles of Person Centered Care in the performance of primary job function. The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:
Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:
- PEOPLE
- STEWARDSHIP
- SERVICE
- QUALITY
- GROWTH
- Provide excellent nursing care to residents suffering from wounds.
- Assess and evaluate residents with wounds and injuries.
- Obtain cultures to assess wounds and injuries.
- Evaluate wounds and injuries for infections or other illness factors that causes wounds.
- Initiate nursing care procedures in managing acute and traumatic wounds.
- Consults with Nursing team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning a developing the skin care treatment to be performed.
- Demonstrate wound care procedures to other caregivers, i.e., RNs and CNAs.
- Assesses resident needs, and provides necessary nursing care as per resident's care plan.
- Completes assigned MDS and participates in interdisciplinary care plan conferences.
- Assures that resident rights are maintained.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Works as floor nurse as needed.
- Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients upon admission; develops interim plan of care.
- Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
- Attends in-service and education programs.
SHIFT: Weekdays (48 to 72 HRS)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of care of injuries and wound care.
- Experience in rounds with doctor for care and treatment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.
Requirements:
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in the State of Illinois.
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- Experience with elderly
- 2-3 years’ experience with wound care
- Proficient written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable kneeling, carrying, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods of time
- Ability to perform continuous physical exertion as needed
- Working knowledge of basic security techniques
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